PGDip in DESS en droit des affaires is a postgraduate diploma in Business Law programme taught at Université de Montréal in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 12,370 per semester (CAD 2,260 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:Business Law
Duration: 2 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 2,260 / semester
International tuition: CAD 12,370 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées (DESS) in business law is a 30-credit graduate program offering advanced training in business law in a North American and international context, through four options: North American business law, international economic relations law, financial products and markets law, and commercial contracting practices. Sample courses include international commercial transactions, financial markets law, commercial contracts, and the foundations of Canadian and Quebec business law. Courses are offered full-time and part-time, during the day, on the Montreal campus. Full-time study takes a minimum of two trimesters, with up to twelve trimesters allowed from initial enrollment. Applicants must hold a law degree, typically a bachelor's in law or equivalent, and, as of Winter 2026, meet a French-language proficiency requirement. Graduates may pursue the LL.M. in business law, with course credits transferring.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a law degree, typically a Bachelor of Laws or equivalent. As of Winter 2026, French-language proficiency is required for admission; applicants from French-language educational backgrounds, or meeting recognized criteria, may satisfy this automatically, while others must submit results from an approved French test (TFLM, DELF, or equivalent) meeting the program's thresholds and may be required to complete supplementary French writing courses.
